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Downtown Atlanta leaders aim to build on World Cup success

After hosting thousands of visitors throughout the monthslong event, downtown leaders say the World Cup showcased a safer, more vibrant city.
Business leaders look for ways to keep World Cup momentum going in Atlanta

World Cup

President Donald J. Trump gives Spain's Ferran Torres (7) winners metal during the World Cup...
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain

World Cup

Dancers perform as colorful smoke rises above the stadium during the halftime show at the...
Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

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Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final...
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time

World Cup

El francés Kylian Mbappé celebra después de anotar el primer gol de su equipo en el partido...
Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner and Spain wins player awards after World Cup title

Soccer

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Decatur Watchfest

Crowds gather in Decatur to watch FIFA finale

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
 Throughout the World Cup tournament, one of the top soccer-watching locations around Atlanta has been Decatur WatchFest.

World Cup

Spain fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's...

The World Cup final is here. Here’s what to expect

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The World Cup final is finally here.

World Cup

Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 last week, spearheads the Spain attack in Sunday's World Cup final...

The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer’s showdown

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 8:58 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here.

World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) is congratulated by Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James (24) after...

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM EDT
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By ALANIS THAMES
England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.

Sports

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates scoring their fourth goal during the World Cup...

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.

World Cup

20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi cradles Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at...

World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title

Updated: Jul. 18, 2026 at 1:12 AM EDT
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By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press
Almost two decades ago, a photographer didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub.

Sports

Spain played two group stage matches at Atlanta Stadium, beating Saudi Arabia but tying Cape...

‘ANF Overtime: Soccer’: Spain, Argentina collide in World Cup final

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
No matter who wins Sunday, the road to a World Cup trophy will have run through Atlanta.

News

Spain fans pack FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta

By the numbers: More than 500,000 fans attend fan festival, World Cup matches in Atlanta

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
After hosting eight matches, Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run is over — but the tournament will go down in history as one of the city’s most well-attended events.

News

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words "The Malvinas are Argentine",...

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at Atlanta World Cup semifinal

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.

Sports

Police clear Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early

Police clear Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police on Wednesday night cleared Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early, but the Downtown venue says it wasn’t due to rowdy crowds.

World Cup

FILE - Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank stands on the field prior to an NFL football game...

Arthur Blank says World Cup in Atlanta is ‘highlight’ of his life, reflects on games

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Blank said the most meaningful part of the tournament was seeing fans connect through the sport.

World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi seen during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and...

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JAMES ROBSON
Argentina, which will play Spain in the final on Sunday, is now one game away from becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

World Cup

FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium

‘Fantastic’: Atlantans celebrate success as city’s World Cup run ends

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
The semifinal marked the end of more than a month and eight matches hosted by the City of Atlanta.

World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal...

Defending champion Argentina rallies to beat England in Atlanta World Cup semifinal match

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Argentina advances to World Cup final by beating England 2-1, will play Spain for the title on Sunday.

Sports

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) scores the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer...

Argentina takes lead in World Cup semifinal after 2 goals in 6 minutes

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Argentina threw the kitchen sink at England as the clock ticked down in the World Cup semifinal, and La Albiceleste could not be denied forever.

Sports

Argentina's Cristian Romero (13) holds England's Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup...

World Cup semifinal sees third yellow card

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Romero wrapped England star Jude Bellingham as Bellingham made a drive down the field in the 51st minute.

Sports

England's Anthony Gordon (18) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup...

England takes lead in World Cup semifinal off Anthony Gordon brace

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
England winger Anthony Gordon picked a perfect time to score his first World Cup goal.

Sports

Players get into an altercation during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England...

Physical World Cup semifinal sees 2 yellow cards in 5 minutes

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
England’s Elliot Anderson and Argentina's Lisandro Martinez have both been booked.

World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) and Enzo Fernandez (24) react to a decision by referee...

First half of World Cup semifinal sets record

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
The first half of the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England set a record no one likely wanted to set.

Sports

Argentine, Egypt fans gather for World Cup in Atlanta

Argentina vs England | What to know for the World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The World Cup matches in Atlanta will conclude Wednesday with the semifinal between England and Argentina.
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